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Epic Systems Corp v Lewis

138 S. Ct. 1612 (2018)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2018
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The FAA requires enforcement of class action waivers in employment arbitration agreements, notwithstanding any NLRA objection to such provisions.

Key Principle

FAA enforces class waivers in employment contracts over NLRA objection

Area of Law

Arbitration

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